By Dave Lucas
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Albany, NY – A major voluntary health organization gets its groove on this weekend at an Albany area swap meet. Capital District Bureau Chief Dave Lucas reports.
Who knew Utica's own mouseketeer Annette Funicello teamed up with the Beach Boys to make a record? Record collectors and diehard fans knew - The National Kidney Foundation knows that it needs to seek out new ways to reach and educate people about Kidney disease... this Sunday taking part in the day long Rock and Roll Expo in Colonie. Carol LaFleur is the foundation's executive director, she says that anyone with diabetes or high blood pressure is at risk.
Felix Iavarone sold records for decades out of his tailor shop in Albany ::: he'll be on hand for the kidney foundation's "silent auction" - Iavarone says "life is fast but precious ; we're hoping to make the baby-boomer generation more aware of kidney disease while raising money for the organization."
60s rocker Billy J Kramer says he is looking forward to his scheduled appearance at the expo. Best known in the US for his #1 hit "Little Children," Kramer credits the Beatles with jumpstarting his career. The Expo runs from 10am-6pm Sunday April 25th at the Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Road, Colonie.